Karachi Cuisine is a Pakistani restaurant at 1113–1115 London Road in Norbury. Established in 2007, it presents the cooking of Karachi and the wider subcontinent in a spacious dining room suited to families, group meals and diners sharing several dishes.
Charcoal grills are an important part of the menu, with chicken, lamb and kebab selections carrying smoke, spice and marinades from the grill. Starters and mixed platters allow a table to sample several preparations before moving on to curries and rice dishes.
Mughlai influenced curries range from rich, slow cooked meat dishes to vegetable and pulse based recipes. Biryani brings aromatic rice and spices together as a complete plate, while naan, roti, rice and cooling accompaniments help diners shape a balanced shared meal.
A weekend breakfast offer introduces another side of Pakistani food, and takeaway and delivery complement dining in. Spice levels and recipes vary between dishes, so guests should ask for guidance where needed and discuss allergies carefully because nuts, dairy, gluten and other allergens may be used throughout the kitchen.
Address: 1113–1115 London Road, Norbury, London SW16 4XD, England
Karachi Cuisine Menu
Set Menus
Feast platters and set menus for sharing. Prices are per platter unless stated.
The Karachi Biryani Feast (Serves 2)
1KG Karachi Style Chicken Dum Biryani on the Bone with Potatoes, Zarda, Salad, Raita and 2 Cans of Soft Drink.
The Karachi BBQ Platter (Serves 2, Available 4pm onwards)
Karachi Chicken Tikka, Chicken Bihari Boti, Lamb Gola Kebab with a choice of either 2 Romali Roti or 2 Poori Paratha, Spicy Tamarind Chutney and salad.
The Grill Master Feast (Serves 4)
Starters: A sizzling Mixed Grill Platter, Chana Chaat, and Dahi Bada. Mains: Chicken Madras, Lamb Karahi (on the bone), and Mash Daal. Sides: Four Tandoori Naans and Two portions of Pilau Rice with salad and sauces. Desserts: Two servings each of Kheer and Sooji Halwa. Drinks: One large soft drink.
The Karachi Tawa Platter (Serves 4)
Mains: Chicken Seekh Kebab, Lamb Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka Boti, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Chops, Masala Fried Fish, Chicken Biryani (on the bone) and Fries. Served with your choice of Chicken Curry. Sides: Two Butter Naans with salad and sauces. Desserts: Gajar Halwa and Zarda. Drinks: One large soft drink.
The Grand Banquet (Serves 8)
Starters: Two Mixed Grill Platters and Two portions of Pani Poori. Mains: Kunna Paya (on the bone), Lamb Karahi (on the bone), Chicken Dum Biryani (on the bone), and Saag Aaloo. Sides: Six Garlic Naans and Two portions of Pilau Rice with salad and sauces. Desserts: Three servings each of Zarda and Gajar Halwa. Drinks: Two large soft drinks.
Cheesy Chicken Kebab Feast (Serves 1)
30 Minutes Prep
Tikka Bihari Duo Platter (Serves 1)
30 Minutes Prep
Half Tandoori Grilled Chicken Platter (Serves 1)
30 Minutes Prep
Starters
Poppadom (2 PCS)
Wafer-thin, crisp flatbread made with ground gram flour. Served with mango chutney. (May have traces of Gluten)
Paani Poori (6 PCS/15 PCS SHARING PLATTER)
Hollow, crispy pooris filled with chaat masala, potatoes, onions and chickpeas. Comes with spicy tamarind water and plum sauce. A popular street snack in Pakistan and India! (Dairy, May have traces of other allergens) Price: £7.45+
Samosa (CHICKEN/VEGETABLE, HOUSE SPECIAL) (2 PCS)
Crispy homemade pastry with a choice of spicy chicken mince or seasonal vegetable filling. (Gluten, Mustard, May have traces of other allergens)
Samosa Chat
Shami Kebab (2 PCS)
Pan-fried tender lamb patty mixed with lentils, spices and coriander. (Egg)
Tandoori Fish Tikka (6 PCS)
Cubes of fish marinated in traditional spices and yoghurt, cooked in our tandoor oven for a smoky finish. Served with garlic naan. (Dairy, Gluten)
Onion Bhaji (5 PCS)
Crispy, deep fried onion fritters. (May have traces of allergens)
Chana Chat
A refreshing snack consisting of boiled chickpeas and potatoes drizzled with yoghurt and plum sauce. Garnished with diced tomatoes, onions and coriander. (Dairy, May have traces of other allergens)
Dahi Bada
Savoury fritters in a bath of seasoned yoghurt. Topped with diced onions, potatoes, tomatoes, green chillies, chaat masala and plum sauce. (Gluten, Dairy, Sesame, Peanut, May have traces of allergens)
Biryani & Rice
Lamb Dum Biryani (Karachi Style, On The Bone)
Fragrant basmati rice with tender lamb, flavoured with ground and whole spices. Infused with rich lamb gravy. (Dairy, Soya)
Chicken Dum Biryani (Karachi Style, On The Bone)
Fragrant basmati rice with tender chicken, flavoured with ground and whole spices, infused with rich chicken gravy. (Dairy, Soya)
Chicken Yakhni Pilau (Karachi Style, On The Bone)
Basmati rice steamed in a mild chicken broth with tender pieces of chicken. (Dairy)
Pilau Rice
Fragrant basmati rice flavoured with kewra (screwpine essence), cinnamon, cumin and fried onion.
White Rice
Basmati rice flavoured with cardamom and cloves.
BBQ & Grill
Mixed Grill Sizzling Platter (SERVES 2-3)
A selection of sizzling chicken tikka boti, chicken bihari boti, lamb bihari boti, lamb seekh kebab, chicken seekh kebab, lamb chops and a quarter tandoori chicken. (Sulphites, Dairy, Gluten, Soy)
Lamb Seekh Kebab (2 PCS)
Minced lamb grilled on skewers, seasoned with our signature spices. (Dairy)
Chicken Seekh Kebab (2 PCS)
Minced chicken grilled on skewers, seasoned with our signature spices. (Dairy)
Paneer Tikka (5 PCS)
Cubes of cheese marinated in tandoori spices and yoghurt, cooked on skewers with onions and capsicums in our specialty tandoor oven. (Dairy, Gluten)
Chicken Tikka Boti (5 PCS)
Chicken breast cubes marinated in tikka spices and grilled in a tandoor for a smoky finish. (Dairy)
Chicken Bihari Boti (5 PCS)
Juicy chicken breast cubes marinated in our special bihari spices and grilled in a tandoor for a smoky finish. (Dairy, Gluten, Soy)
Lamb Bihari Boti (5 PCS)
Cubes of tender, boneless lamb marinated in our special bihari spices. (Dairy, Gluten, Soy)
Tandoori Lamb Chops (4 PCS)
Tender lamb chops spiced and chargrilled to perfection. (Dairy, Soy)
Lamb Gola Kebab
Tandoori Chicken (Leg & Thigh)
Grilled in a tandoori masala marinade. (Sulphites, Dairy, Soy)
Karachi Chicken Tikka
Seafood
Masala Fish Fry (4 PCS)
Spicy fillets of fish coated with special spices and a light batter. Deep-fried to crispy perfection. (Gluten, Dairy, Celery, Soya, May contain traces of other allergens)
Tandoori King Prawn (6 PCS)
King prawns grilled in our chef’s famous tandoori spices. (Crustaceans)
Fish Karahi (Karachi Style)
Spicy fish prepared with sun-ripened tomatoes and onions with a wide array of roasted spices. (Dairy, May contain traces of other allergens)
Prawn Karahi (Karachi Style)
Spicy prawns prepared with freshly chopped onions, sun-ripened tomatoes and roasted spices. (Dairy, Crustaceans, May contain traces of other allergens)
Prawn Madras
A refreshing prawn dish made with roasted red chillies and curry leaf. (Crustaceans, May contain traces of other allergens)
Chicken Curries
Karachi Chicken Karahi (1/2kg)
Freshly prepared with chopped tomatoes, spices and coriander. (Dairy) (SERVES 2, ½ KG, ON THE BONE)
Karachi Chicken Karahi (1kg)
Freshly prepared with chopped tomatoes, spices and coriander. (Dairy) (SERVES 4, 1 KG, On The Bone)
Butter Chicken
Succulent chicken in a bath of mildly seasoned, velvety curry. (Nuts, Milk & Lactose, Soy) (KARACHI STYLE, BONELESS)
Chicken Curry
Chicken in a classic tomato and onion sauce seasoned with a wide array of spices. (BONELESS)
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken cubes marinated in our signature spice blend, chargrilled in a specialty tandoor oven and finished in a creamy sauce. (Dairy, Soy) (KARACHI STYLE, BONELESS)
Chicken Qorma
Braised Chicken served in an aromatic yoghurt and fried onion sauce. (Dairy, Gluten) (KARACHI STYLE, ON THE BONE)
Chicken Sweet Korma
Braised chicken in gravy of subtly sweetened cream and coconut. (Dairy) (MILD – WITH CREAM & COCONUT, BONELESS)
Chicken Karahi (Bone)
A combination of tender chicken and pickled ingredients with traditional sauce. (Dairy) (ON THE BONE)
Chicken Karahi (Boneless)
A combination of tender chicken and pickled ingredients with traditional sauce. (Dairy) (BONELESS)
Chicken Haleem
A slow-cooked, wholesome medley of shredded chicken, lentils, wheat and pearl barley. (Gluten) (MAY CONTAIN BONE FRAGMENTS)
Chicken Saag
Chicken and spinach cooked together with a combination of fragrant spices. (Dairy) (BONELESS)
Murgh Cholay
Chicken in a delicately seasoned chickpea curry. (Dairy) (ON THE BONE)
Chicken Madras
A refreshing chicken dish made with roasted red chillies and curry leaf. (BONELESS)
Lamb Curries
Karachi Lamb Karahi (1/2kg)
Freshly prepared with chopped tomatoes, spices and coriander. (Dairy) (SERVES 2, ½ KG, ON THE BONE)
Karachi Lamb Karahi (1kg)
Freshly prepared with chopped tomatoes, spices and coriander. (Dairy) (SERVES 4, 1 KG, ON THE BONE)
Lamb Curry
Lamb in a classic tomato and onion curry seasoned with a wide array of spices. (BONELESS)
Lamb Karahi (Bone)
Lamb in a fresh onion and tomato curry with karahi spices. (Dairy) (ON THE BONE)
Lamb Karahi (Boneless)
Lamb in a fresh onion and tomato curry with karahi spices. (Dairy) (BONELESS)
Lamb Madras
A refreshing lamb dish made with roasted chillies and curry leaf. (BONELESS)
Lamb Saag
Lamb and spinach cooked together with a combination of fragrant spices. (BONELESS)
Lamb Nihari
A Karachi Cuisine signature dish of lamb shank or tenderloin pieces, slow-cooked to perfection in a lamb reduction, tempered with golden brown onions in desi ghee (clarified butter). (Gluten, Soya, Dairy, May contain bone fragments) (KARACHI STYLE, ON THE BONE)(MAY CONTAIN BONE FRAGMENTS)
Lamb Paya
A traditional dish of lamb trotters slow-cooked overnight with signature Karachi Cuisine spices. (May contain bone fragments) (KARACHI STYLE, ON THE BONE)
Kunna Paya
Tender lamb meat and trotters, slow-cooked overnight in a spicy, rich gravy. (Dairy, Gluten, Soy) (SERVES 2-3, KARACHI STYLE, ON THE BONE)
Lamb Haleem
A wholesome medley of shredded lamb, lentils, wheat and pearl barley slow-cooked for 6-8 hours according to our traditional recipe. (Gluten, May contain bone fragments) (KARACHI STYLE, MAY CONTAIN BONE FRAGMENTS)
Maghaz Karahi
Lamb brain cooked with fresh tomatoes, onions, ginger and green chillies, seasoned with a blend of Karachi Cuisine’s special spices. (KARACHI STYLE)
Veg Curries
Tadka Daal
Yellow lentil stew tempered with onion, garlic and spices. A staple in Pakistani cuisine. (Dairy)
Mash Daal
Luscious white urad lentils flavoured with a myriad of spices. (Dairy)
Chana Daal
Split chickpeas cooked in a tomato sauce, topped with onion and cumin seeds. (Dairy)
Chana Masala
Chickpeas in a thick curry sauce flavoured with Karachi Cuisine’s own special blend of spices. (Dairy)
Bombay Aaloo
Potato chunks in a tangy tomato sauce
Saag Aaloo
Potatoes in a spinach, onion, chilli and fresh tomato curry. (Dairy)
Burgers & Rolls
Bun Kebab
A spicy burger with shami kebab, fried egg, chutney and chaat masala. A popular street snack in Pakistan and India! (Egg, Gluten, Dairy, Sesame) (KARACHI STYLE)
Karachi Roll
(25 Minutes Prep)
Sides & Accompaniments
Regular Fries
Masala Fries
Lightly seasoned fried potato chips with spices. Choice of roti or naan. (May contain traces of allergens)
Mixed Salad
Freshly chopped lettuce, mixed leaves, cucumbers, onions, olives, tomatoes, shredded carrots.
Mint Raita
(Mint and Yoghurt)
Sweet Chilli Chutney
Spicy Mint and Tamarind Chutney
Sweet Tamarind Chutney
Mango Chutney
Achar (mixed pickle)
Tomato Ketchup
Nihari Haleem Garnish
Chicken Corn Soup
Tandoori Breads
Tandoori Naan
Butter Naan
Tandoori Roti
Tandoori Butter Roti
Kulcha Naan
Golden brown naan topped with sesame seeds.
Garlic Naan
Chilli Naan
Garlic Chilli Naan
Cheese Naan
Qeema Naan
Naan stuffed with spicy minced lamb.
Sweet Naan
Puri Paratha (2 Pcs)
Romali Roti (2 Pcs)
Lachha Paratha
Desserts
Kheer
Indulgent rice pudding flavoured with cardamom and saffron.
Sooji Halwa
Traditional halwa made with semolina, butter and sugar syrup.
Gulab Jamun
Golden milk solids mixed with dough and dipped in fragrant sugar syrup.
Ras Malai
Soft, sweet cheese balls in chilled, creamy milk.
Zarda
Sweet rice flavoured with cardamom and nuts, topped with khoya.
Gajar Halwa
Sweet carrot dish studded with chopped nuts, infused with cardamom and rose water.
Malai Falooda
Layered with kulfi (traditional South Asian ice cream), vermicelli noodles and basil seeds. Topped with nuts and rose syrup.
Ice Cream
Vanilla/Chocolate/Strawberry
Kulfi
Traditional South Asian ice cream. Choice of Malai, Pistachio or Mango.
Sweet Paan
A popular Indian snack made with a betel leaf filled with lime, herbs, spices and dried fruits.
Kid's Choices
Chicken Strips (4PCS)
With a side of chips or salad.
Fish Fingers (4 PCS)
With a side of chips or salad.
Fruitshoot Blackcurrant
Fruitshoot Orange
Candy Floss Small
Candy Floss Large
Juices
Beverages
Fresh Lime Soda
Fresh Lemonade
Fresh Apple Juice
Fresh Carrot Juice
Fresh Mix Juice
Fresh Orange Juice
Fresh Sugar Cane (Jug)
Mango Lassi
Peach Lassi
Lychee Lassi
Strawberry Lassi
Coconut Lassi
Bubble Gum Lassi
passion fruit lassi
Sweet Lassi
Salty Lassi
Apple Mojito
A refreshing blend of apple, lime and mint.
Strawberry Mojito
A refreshing blend of strawberry, lime and mint.
Bubblegum Mojito
A childhood classic.
Blue Curacao
Blend of apple, lime, mint, zesty fruits, watermelon and a secret blue note.
Strawberry Daiquiri
Blend of fresh strawberries, molasses, lime.
Sunrise
A fusion of mango and strawberry to take your tastebuds to paradise.
Passion Fruit Cooler
A tropical haven for your tastebuds with tangy passion fruit in this exotic blend.
Pina Colada
An exotic blend of pineapple and coconut.